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Infected spot on DD's shoulder

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fifitot · 28/11/2008 19:31

Self explanatory really. DD is prone to excema but don't know if related or not but has a spot that is a bit infected on shoulder. Has a yellow head to it and is sore. If it were on me I would squeeze it and get all the pus out but sure DD won't tolerate this!

Is there something I can put on it to draw the pus out? Or will I have to go to docs? Thought about going to pharmacist but they tend to not want to assist if it's a child and just send to docs.

Any suggestions?

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Blandmum · 28/11/2008 19:34

Magnesium sulphate paste which you can buy at the pharmacy. It will 'draw out' the pus

lubblyjubblies · 29/11/2008 13:39

I would try a hot poultice type thing. Simply place a flannel soaked in warm water ~ as hot as she will comfortably tolerate ~ over the spot, keep replacing with fresh hot one. Will help draw it and it if is ready to go it will.
Good luck !

fifitot · 30/11/2008 18:57

Magnesium sulphate worked a treat! Thanks!

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